Benjamin Miessner
Benjamin Franklin Miessner | |
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| Born | July 27, 1890 Huntingburg, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | March 25, 1976 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer and Inventor |
| Known for | Electrical music instruments aircraft radios |
| Awards | De Forest Audion gold medal Distinguished Service Award from the Boys Club of America |
Benjamin Franklin Miessner (July 27, 1890 – March 25, 1976) was an American radio engineer and inventor. He is most known for his electronic organ, electronic piano, and other musical instruments. He was the inventor of the Cat's whisker detector.